english CO-BUILDING SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES: UNC STUDENT PARTICIPATION IN THE EJC AGRO-ECOLOGICAL PARK SINCE 2017

Abstract

The Student Social Commitent (CSE) of the National University of Córdoba, started in 2015 (RR 251/16), seeks to integrate socially relevant actions in student training to promote active participation in proyects of social interest. Within the framework of this program, a Specific Cooperation Agreement was signed between the faculty of Agricultural Sciences (FCA) and the Municipality of Juarez Celman Station (EJC) in 2017 (RD447/17), incorporating the Student SocialCommitent in EJC. The activities are coordinated by the Agr. Engineer Maria Mondino with the colaboration of Dr Sofia Cuggino and the MSc Sandra Kopp. This agreement encourages collaborative work between students, authorities, producers and the EJC community. Activities include agroecological farming practices with local producers, guided tours and educational workshops. During 6 and a half a year 53 students have completed internships, 20 workshops have been giving and 18 meetins have been held in the Agroecological Park. This collaboration has proven to be transformative and it is expective to continue to provide opportunities for learning and growth for both students and the community in general.